RAG MusicEDM
Recommended EDM

List of Overseas Music Festivals [2026]: A Comprehensive Introduction Across All Genres

Would you like to attend an overseas music festival where you can experience an overwhelming scale and a sense of the extraordinary? Overseas music festivals offer experiences that go even beyond domestic events.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive roundup of overseas festivals for those who want to know which festivals are held and when.

From rock and hip-hop to EDM and more, there are countless events across a variety of genres.

We hope you find a favorite event—and if possible, make the trip to experience it on-site!

America

The Governors Ball Music FestivalJune 5 (Fri) – 7 (Sun), United States

The Governors Ball Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held on Randall’s Island in New York City. Launched in 2011, the festival features a wide range of genres, including rock, electronic, hip-hop, indie, Americana, pop, and folk.

ScheduleFri, Jun 5–Sun, Jun 7, 2026
placeCiti Field, New York, USA
Websitehttps://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/
SNS

BonnarooThu 6/11–Sun 6/14, United States

“Bonnaroo” is slang meaning “truly delightful music,” and the Bonnaroo Festival brings together a wide range of genres—like rock and hip-hop—of this “truly delightful music.” The lineup of past performers has been incredibly impressive, and this year looks very exciting as well.

ScheduleThu, Jun 11–Sun, Jun 14, 2026
placeAmerica Manchester Bonnaroo
Websitehttps://www.bonnaroo.com/
SNS

SummerfestJune 18 (Thu) – July 4 (Sat), United States

ScheduleThu, June 18, 2026 – Sat, July 4, 2026
place200 N Harbor Dr, Wisconsin, USA
Websitehttps://www.summerfest.com/
SNS

Hinterland Music FestivalThu 7/30 – Sun 8/2, United States

ScheduleThursday, July 30, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
placeSaint Charles, Iowa, United States
Websitehttps://www.hinterlandiowa.com/
SNS

OUTSIDE LANDSFri 8/7–Sun 8/9, United States

San Francisco, a city on the West Coast of the United States, hosts a wide variety of music festivals every year. Among them, OUTSIDE LANDS is one of the largest outdoor concerts. The venue, surrounded by rich natural scenery, even opens its botanical garden, natural history museum, and, remarkably, a tea garden to the public. Audience members bring their own drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and sandwiches, so they can enjoy the outdoor live performances with a picnic-like feel.

ScheduleFri, Aug 7–Sun, Aug 9, 2026
placeGolden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, United States
Websitehttp://www.sfoutsidelands.com
SNS

Aftershock FestivalThu 10/1–Sun 10/4, United States

This is an American outdoor rock festival that brings together rock and heavy metal artists active on the global stage. It has been held since 2012, expanded to four days in 2022, and continues to grow each year. Today, it ranks among the largest in North America, and a highlight is that talented artists from Japan also take part, standing shoulder to shoulder with leading bands at the forefront of the scene. If you’re a fan, it’s a must-visit festival you should experience in person at least once.

ScheduleThu, Oct 1–Sun, Oct 4, 2026
placeDiscovery Park, California, United States
Websitehttps://aftershockfestival.com/
SNS

Sick New World TEXASSat, 10/24 (USA)

ScheduleSaturday, October 24, 2026
placeTexas Motor Speedway, Texas, USA
Websitehttps://www.sicknewworldfest.com/
SNS